The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) was awarded a $108,500 federal Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program (CFDA 97.047). The grant, with a performance period from December 11, 2024 to December 10, 2027, supports DHSEM's efforts to enhance community resilience to natural disasters and climate change impacts across New Mexico. This includes implementing cost-effective hazard mitigation projects, strengthening emergency preparedness, and building the state's capacity to address current and future natural hazards. As the primary emergency management agency for New Mexico, DHSEM leverages this BRIC grant to deliver a range of critical services, such as developing cybersecurity plans, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting emergency personnel training, and providing disaster relief assistance. DHSEM also distributes sub-awards ranging from $10,000 to over $500,000 to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to further expand emergency management capabilities and community resilience initiatives throughout the state.
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